Books with author Matthew Parker

In the city of Calamityville, random household objects often disappear--only to return as giant, hideous monsters. And the creepiest doll on earth has just vanished.Millie’s team of superheroes is the only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation. But their dedication is tested as they face off with their newest foe, who seems determined to scare them to death.Will Millie and her friends find the courage to stop the monster, or will their fear force them into superhero retirement? Find out in this episode of Magnificent Millie and the Secret Defenders of Earth.

Mildred Stears has all the responsibilities of a regular middle school student: she has to finish her homework, pack her lunch, make it to class on time, and stay awake during math class. But, unlike most of her classmates, she is in charge of a secret team of superheroes. Superheroes that are responsible for defending the Earth against total annihilation. Which is just as stressful as it sounds.Join Millie and her friends as they battle an enormous slime monster that threatens to drown the city in pink goo. The hilarious, cartoon-style action is appropriate for children of all ages, and the page-turning suspense will keep early and intermediate readers enthralled from start to finish.

In the city of Calamityville, random household objects often disappear--only to return as giant, hideous monsters. And the creepiest doll on Earth has just vanished. Millie’s team of superheroes is the only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation. But their dedication is tested as they face off with their newest foe, who seems determined to scare them to death. Will Millie and her friends find the courage to stop the monster, or will their fear force them into superhero retirement? Find out in this episode of Magnificent Millie and the Secret Defenders of Earth.

Millie doesn’t want to save the world. She doesn’t want to lead a team of superheroes, and she doesn’t want to fight monsters on Saturdays. But she has been chosen to command the Secret Defenders of Earth, whether she likes it or not.When giant creatures attack city hall or when asteroids hurtle toward Earth, Millie must lead an untrained (and reluctant) team of middle school heroes into battle, all while trying to avoid being late for math class. To make matters worse, her mysterious mentor is completely insane and seems determined to get her and her team into as much trouble as possible.Then there’s the evil mastermind known as The Baron, who won’t stop until the Secret Defenders are destroyed and Earth is his for the taking. When he unleashes an army of monsters on the city of Calamityville, Millie must become the leader she was born to be, or watch The Baron take over the world.Author’s note: Children today are reading less and less, choosing instead to watch TV shows, stream movies, or play video games. But nothing will spark a child’s imagination like a good book. If your kids enjoy watching Marvel superhero movies, browsing funny videos, or spending hours on Fortnite, grab a copy of Magnificent Millie and the Secret Defenders of Earth. The side-splitting humor and page-turning action will keep even the most reluctant reader enthralled from cover to cover.This volume contains Episodes 1-4 of the Middle School Heroes series, including…Episode 1: The Giant Pink Slime MonsterEpisode 2: The Creepiest Doll EverEpisode 3: ExtinctionEpisode 4: Facing the BaronRecommended for ages 9-12. Contains mild, cartoon-style violence and suspense.

The City of Calamityville is in trouble…again. But this time, the danger isn’t in an alternate dimension—there’s a real asteroid hurtling toward the real Earth. Armageddon is on the way, and Millie and her team of superheroes are the only ones who can stop it. Their mission, should they choose to accept it, will take them on a daring heist, a stomach-churning quest for enhanced superpowers, and halfway across the solar system to face off with their biggest challenge yet. Will they reach the asteroid in time? Will their powers be enough to destroy it and save the world? Find out in this episode of Magnificent Millie and the Secret Defenders of Earth.

The Secret Defenders of Earth have met their nemesis, the evil mastermind who wants to conquer Earth by any means necessary. He calls himself The Baron, and he has an army of monsters at his command. So far, his attempts to escape the War Zone—an alternate dimension—and reach the real Earth have failed. But he has a sinister plan that will bring Millie to her knees and force her to choose between saving her friends and saving the world.Will Millie sacrifice her team of heroes to save mankind? Find out in this episode of Magnificent Millie and the Secret Defenders of Earth.

The Secret Defenders of Earth have met their nemesis, the evil mastermind who wants to conquer Earth by any means necessary. He calls himself The Baron, and he has an army of monsters at his command. So far, his attempts to escape the War Zone—an alternate dimension—and reach the real Earth have failed. But he has a sinister plan that will bring Millie to her knees and force her to choose between saving her friends and saving the world.Will Millie sacrifice her team of heroes to save mankind? Find out in this episode of Magnificent Millie and the Secret Defenders of Earth.